This is the fixed-line telephone area code for Ponta Delgada, the island of São Miguel, and the island of Santa Maria in the Azores, Portugal.
How to Call Ponta Delgada from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 351 (Portugal country code)
- Dial the full 9-digit number (starting with 296)
Example: Calling Ponta Delgada from USA
011 351 296 123 456
Where:
011 = USA exit code
351 = Portugal country code
296 = Ponta Delgada area code prefix
123 456 = Local fixed-line number
Quick Facts
Ponta Delgada & São Miguel Coverage
The 296 area code covers the largest island in the Azores and its neighboring island:
Ponta Delgada City
Historic center, Port of Ponta Delgada, Portas da Cidade area
Ribeira Grande
The second-largest city on São Miguel, located on the northern coast
Furnas
Famous volcanic valley and hot springs region in the east
Sete Cidades
Western region known for the iconic twin lagoons
Lagoa
Industrial and residential municipality adjacent to Ponta Delgada
Santa Maria Island
The southernmost island of the Azores also uses the 296 prefix
Other Azores Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Portugal
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
Canada
011
Germany
00
France
00
Australia
0011